Inheritance Tax
The latest news, updates and opinions on Inheritance Tax from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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IHT receipts on track to hit a record high this financial year
The taxman is set to take £6.8 billion in inheritance tax between April 2023 and February 2024 after no reform was announced in the Spring Budget
By Vaishali Varu Published
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IHT receipts approach record year – will the tax be reformed?
News The Treasury is set to take £7.6 billion from inheritance tax payments this financial year amid rumours of reform in the Spring Budget
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Inheritance tax receipts move closer to record year after £400 million rise
News The Treasury raked in £5.7 billion from inheritance tax between April and December 2023 as it heads for record receipts
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Inheritance tax receipts set for record breaking year after £400m rise
News Inheritance tax receipts could be set to surpass £7 billion - how to reduce your bill
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How to avoid inheritance tax by giving your money away
Advice While the rumoured cut in inheritance tax failed to materialise in the Autumn Statement, there are ways to beat the tax by passing money to your family while you’re still alive. We explain how the gifting rules work.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Inheritance tax receipts rise by £500m as Chancellor mulls cuts
News More estates are paying inheritance tax but there are ways to reduce the bill without waiting for reforms
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Is an inheritance tax (IHT) cut on the way?
Tax Talk that the government might cut or scrap inheritance tax in its Autumn Statement is rife. We look at how it could be reformed, and what difference it would make.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Last updated
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Inheritance tax receipts set to hit a record
The taxman is collecting more inheritance tax (IHT) than ever before and this trend is set to continue. We explain why and what you can do about it.
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Government considering cuts to inheritance tax, reports say
The Sunday Times reported government officials are considering cuts to inheritance tax ahead of the general election.
By Nicole García Mérida Published